H. ‘Hallie's Honor’
Hosta ‘Hallie's Honor’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, 'Hallie's Honor' is a medium-sized hosta hybrid derived from *Hosta* 'Sunlight Sister'. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaf centers with gold margins, a color combination that persists into the season, and for the glaucous bloom present on both leaf surfaces and the scape.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a moderate-growing, mound-like clump reaching 29 inches (73.7 cm) in diameter and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in height. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green centers and gold margins remain stable. Suitable companions include ferns, *Heuchera*, and *Astilbe* in woodland borders or shaded beds. Its medium size makes it appropriate for the middle of a border or as a specimen in a shaded container.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 29 in (73.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 17–21 in (43.2–53.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Sunlight Sister' — H. ‘Sunlight Sister’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
- H. ‘Fried Bananas’ (1994)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2425